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Patent GB-2514386-A (GB)
Title: Flexible Shaft Coupling
Inventor: GOODY ROSS
IPC: F16D3/78
Filed: 2013-05-22
Abstract: A flexible hub connection 28 for joining a first rotatable shaft with a second rotatable shaft so that torque can be transmitted between the shafts through the connection. The connection comprises an annular first flexible 30 means having a first flex plane, an annular second flexible means 50 having a second flex plane and, an intermediate member 40. The first flexible 30 means is connected between the first rotatable shaft and the intermediate member 40, while the second flexible means 50 is connected between the intermediate member 40 and the second rotatable shaft. The first flex plane and second flex plane are substantially coplanar. A flexible coupling may comprise two hub connections connected in series. The flexible coupling accommodates a wide range of misalignment, particularly angular misalignment.
Patent GB-2502494-A (GB)
Title: Reflective display devices
Inventor: CAIN PAUL
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A technique of producing a control component for a reflective display device, comprising: forming an array of electronic switching devices; forming over said array of electronic switching devices an insulator region defining a controlled surface topography; and forming on the patterned surface of the insulator region by a conformal deposition technique a substantially planar array of reflective pixel conductors each independently controllable via a respective one of the array of electronic switching devices, wherein each pixel conductor exhibits specular reflection at a range of reflection angles relative to the plane of the array of pixel conductors for a given incident angle relative to the plane of the array of pixel conductors.
Patent GB-2510060-A (GB)
Title: Holder
Inventor: TAULEALEAUSUMAI GEORGE TIMOTHY
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2012-05-23
Abstract: The invention provided in one aspect a holder suitable for holding at least one or more items which includes at least one support member for supporting at least one or more items. This holder also includes a body member which defines at least one side wall and at least one handle by which the holder may be supported by a user. This at least one handle is defined by two or more apertures formed in at least one side wall, where any side walls forming a single handle are not opposed to each other.
Patent GB-2522199-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for distributing image data, and multi-projection system
Inventor: TANNHAUSER FALK
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A device and method for distributing image data obtained from a source device, 110, to a plurality of display devices, 101-104, of a multi-projection system. The device comprises a module for sending a first part of the image data, to a first display device of the plurality of display devices, the first part corresponding to a first sub-image to be displayed only by the first display device, and a module for transmitting a second part of the image data, to a set of display devices of the plurality of display devices, the second part corresponding to a second sub-image to be displayed by each device of the set of display devices. The module for sending the first part to the first display device sends the image data according to a point-to-point communication scheme and the module for transmitting the second part to the set of display devices sends the image data according to a broadcast communication scheme.
Patent GB-2522850-A (GB)
Title: Timing drive of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: CONTI ANTONINO
IPC: F16H37/00
Filed: 2014-02-05
Abstract: A combustion engine timing drive transmission 500 comprises a first mechanical transmission 510 having first sprocket/pulley 515 keyed to a crankshaft 145, a second sprocket/pulley 520 keyed to an intermediate shaft 505 and a transmission chain/belt wound around the first and second sprockets 515, 520. A second mechanical transmission 530 connects the intermediate shaft 505 to a camshaft 135 so that the camshaft 135 is driven from the crankshaft 135. The second transmission 530 comprises a first gear 535 keyed on the intermediate shaft 505 and meshed with a second gear 540 keyed on the camshaft 135. A second camshaft 135 may be driven by a third mechanical transmission 600 comprising a third gear 605 keyed on the second camshaft 135 and meshed with and driven by the second gear 540. The first transmission may comprise a gear train and the gears 540, 605 of the second and third transmissions 530, 600 may be replaced with chains or belts wound around sprockets or pulleys.
Patent GB-2521484-A (GB)
Title: Car door protecting mitt
Inventor: BENTLEY COLIN
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2014-02-10
Abstract: A reusable car door protecting glove 16, that is easily attached, detached and reattached to a vehicle door edge 44 by hand 43 whilst either sat inside or stood outside a vehicle. Totally flexible and preferably attached by magnetism, meaning it can be applied to any part of the outer steel edge of a car door, wrapping around to the interior steel edge giving all round protection. The magnets would be bonded to a configuration inside the material so that when folded they will hold the mitt together meaning it will fit neatly in to a car door pocket. Once folded, as it will be made of a high quality microfiber or terry towel to make a de mister and duster. Additionally it preferably has an opening on the top edge for insertion of an ice scraper should one be desired.
Patent GB-2516142-A (GB)
Title: Method of tracking objects using hyperspectral imagery
Inventor: BUEHLER ERIC DANIEL
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2014-04-15
Abstract: A method of tracking motion of at least one object of a group of moving objects using hyperspectral imaging includes, among other things, obtaining (110) a series of hyperspectral image frames; comparing (112) each frame in the series to templates 115 of known objects to determine (118) changes in the image between frames; identifying (120) a group of pixels in each frame associated with the changes; identifying (122) changes as motion of the moving objects; correlating (124) the pixel groups frame to frame to spatially determine at least one parameter, such as velocity or acceleration, of the motion of the objects and correlating (128) the pixel groups with a spectral reflectance profile 125 associated with the at least one object wherein the track of the at least one object is distinguishable from the tracks of other moving objects.
Patent GB-2527113-A (GB)
Title: Electronic measuring device
Inventor: HOWE ROBIN
IPC: A61B5/22
Filed: 2014-06-12
Abstract: A device, comprising: an input operable to receive a scaling value which represents a performance metric of the user, for example an estimated physical maturity of the user such as height, arm-span, blood lactate measures or bone analysis by x-ray; and a timing unit having a variable timing rate set to be proportional to the scaling value received at the input, wherein the timing unit is operable to measure a scaled time taken for a user to complete a physical activity. The performance metric of the user may be estimated using Gompertz or logistic functions. The device allows a weighted performance evaluation taking into account the biological age of the user rather than simply the chronological age, for example whether they have reached their pubescent growth spurt or not. A user who has reached puberty will have a significant advantage over one who has not, but this does not indicate future potential or how they will perform in prime adulthood. Mathematical modelling may be performed of one or more measures of growth and measures of performance. The growth spurt may be predicted by extrapolation using, for example, the normal least-squares error minimisation.
Patent GB-2517069-A (GB)
Title: Autostereoscopic virtual reality platform
Inventor: KONG LIANG
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 2014-06-23
Abstract: A virtual reality display system 10 comprises a first display, a second display and a third display, the first display having a three-dimensional display volume 18 and including a plurality of projectors 12, 14, 16 for projecting a three-dimensional image 102, 104, 106, 108 into the display volume 18, the second display including at least one substantially translucent display screen 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 such as rear projection screen or LCD screen and means for displaying an image on the display screen, and the third display being a holographic display including displays 20, 26, 30. The three displays combine to create foreground, mid-ground and background images thereby providing an immersive virtual 3D environment for a user 100. User 100 may use a treadmill 50 to walk through the virtual environment and may receive haptic feedback through clothing to enable interaction with virtual objects.
Patent GB-2528854-A (GB)
Title: Portable burner and oven assembly
Inventor: GOZNEY THOMAS
IPC: F24B13/04
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: An oven assembly 100 comprises a burner 10 arranged exterior to a cooking chamber 102 and supplies heat to the interior of the chamber. The burner comprises a cylindrical hollow body (12, fig 1) having a base (36, fig 2D) and one or more walls defining a compartment defining a combustion zone (X & Y, fig 6). The one or more walls comprises one or more concentric skins (16, 18, 20, figs 2C 2E) and a hopper 14 in communication with the compartment and through which fuel is delivered into the compartment. The burner may communicate with the underside of the cooking chamber. The skins may comprise of one or more lateral rows of apertures (30, fig 2A), (32, 34). The outer skin may be rotated relative to a middle skin to adjust the overlap of the apertures by predetermined amounts for air to traverse. The hopper may comprise a sliding door (26). The body may comprise a baffle plate (40) having vents (42) downstream of the combustion zone and the hopper for the escape of heated air. The assembly may comprise one or more hinged legs 104. The body may be stored in the chamber for transportation.
Patent GB-2531772-A (GB)
Title: Rocking plate assembly
Inventor: MARCHAND RAFI TAL
IPC: A63B22/18
Filed: 2014-10-30
Abstract: A rocking plate assembly comprising a lower plate 108, a post 113 affixed to the centre of the lower plate 108, an upper plate 102 that engages an upper end of the post 113 such that it can tilt and at least three springs 110 located between the upper plate 102 and lower plate 108 such that when an off centre force is applied to the upper plate 102 at least one of the springs 110 compresses and a portion of the upper plate 108 rises above the upper end of the post 113. The post may have a spherical top 103 and may have a threaded portion for attachment to a seat base and to adjust the distance between the two plates. A powered rotatable ring 133 with an upwardly projecting length adjustable orbiting projection 130 may be used to tilt the upper plate 108. The device may be used as a stand or on a chair and may be used to develop balance or coordination.
Patent GB-2530108-A (GB)
Title: Thermal stabilising agents
Inventor: CASSIDY DAVID
IPC: C09K21/14
Filed: 2014-10-30
Abstract: Cuprous stannate (Cu2SnO3.xH2O) is disclosed, wherein x is 0-3. The cuprous stannate may be incorporated into a composition comprising a polymer, which may be an organic polymer, such as polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, or an epoxy resin. The polymer composition may contain 0.01-30 wt.% cuprous stannate or if provided as a masterbatch, the composition may comprise 30-70 wt.% cuprous stannate. A method of synthesising cuprous stannate is also claimed, which includes the step of mixing a sodium stannate solution with hydrocuprochloric acid. Typically, the method comprises the additional precursor steps of treating copper (II) oxide with concentrated hydrochloric acid to form copper (II) chloride in solution, which is then mixed with copper metal to produce hydrocuprochloric acid. Use of the cuprous stannate as a smoke suppressant, flame retardant, or thermal stabiliser is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2522743-A (GB)
Title: Laboratory mixer
Inventor: JALENQUES EMMANUEL
IPC: G01N1/38
Filed: 2014-11-10
Abstract: A mixer 1 for the agitation of samples stored in bags comprises an enclosure 2 defining a mixing chamber 3 in which a bag 10 containing a sample and diluent solution is inserted, mixing means 5 for mixing the content of the bag and liquid detection means 20 in the enclosure of the mixer. The bag is normally sealed. The mixing means are plates or blades operated in a reciprocating manner to compress the bag. The liquid detection means comprises at least one sensor. The at least one sensor may be a capacitive, inductive, optical or conductivity sensor which may be positioned upon a bag support ledge 41 on an access door 4, upon a wall of the enclosure adjacent the door (21; fig 7) or upon the plates of the mixing means. The liquid detection means are intended to detect a leak from the bag and may trigger an alarm and/or shutdown the mixing means when liquid is detected.
Patent GB-2536608-A (GB)
Title: Optimizing the topology of a network with variable traffic demands
Inventor: John Crickett
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: Determining the topology of a network having variable traffic demands over a plurality of time periods, such as for a global network spanning multiple time zones. The method comprises generating a set of candidate network topologies 302, 304 from a set of network resources 318, including a candidate network topology that satisfies each demand requirement 308 for each service over the time periods. Each candidate network topology is then evaluated 306 against one or more constraints for the set of service requirements for each time period. It is then determined if a stop condition is satisfied 312 based on a fitness value 320 determined for the evaluated candidates. If the stop condition is not satisfied then the set of candidate network topologies is evolved and re-evaluated iteratively. If, however, the stop condition is satisfied then the best candidate network topology based on the evaluation is selected as the network topology 316. Constraints input may specify e.g. delay/latency, cost, adjacency, protection/redundancy etc. requirements. An optimum network topology can be determined that has sufficient but not excessive capacity for demand scenarios at different time periods. The arrangement may be seeded with a worst-case (highest-demand) scenario to more quickly converge.
Patent GB-2532949-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic pot for hall-héroult process, having a cathode formed of high and low cathode blocks
Inventor: Ibrahim Baggash
IPC: C25C3/08
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: A cathode structure 11 of length x and width (figure 1a, y) where x > y, for an electrolytic cell comprising a plurality of parallel cathode blocks of length (figure 1a, a) and width (figure 1,b), where a > b. The structure extends over substantially the whole length x of said cell, where y ~ a. The cathode structure 11 comprises a majority of so-called standard cathodes (figure 1, 2) of height Cs and a minority of so-called tall cathodes 12 of height cT. The flat upper surface of said standard cathodes 2a forms at least one so-called high portion 30c at a height cS, and the flat upper surface of said tall cathodes forms at least one so-called high portion 31a at a height cT, where cT > cS. Each high portion has a width yH ~ y, and each low portion has a width yL ~ y. Each low portion 30 extends over at least two adjacent standard cathode blocks such xL ≥ 2 b where xL is the length of the low portion. At one high portion may have a chamfered or bevelled edge. The cathode structure may have a high portion of the upper cathode surface that is not more that 40% of the total surface. The cell can be a cell used in Hall-Heroult process.
Patent GB-2533346-A (GB)
Title: Toilet Pan Liner
Inventor: STUART GEORGE SIMPSON
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2014-12-17
Abstract: A cone shaped paper liner which is inserted in the toilet pan protecting it from marking. The cone shaped paper liner flushes away after use.
Patent GB-2534363-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, method, system and software product for hand sanitisation
Inventor: JAN ARLEMARK
IPC: G07C1/10
Filed: 2015-01-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus 1a for hand sanitisation comprising at least one port 2 suitable for insertion of at least one hand into a chamber 3. The chamber is provided with at least one sensor 4 suitable for detection of an entry of the at least one hand into the chamber; at least one ozone water output 7 of an ozone water supply 8 arranged to deliver ozone water to the at least one hand; and a control means 6 arranged to regulate a discharge from the at least one ozone water output which comprises a timer 5 arranged to regulate a sanitisation timing. The apparatus 1a further comprises a recognition device 9 arranged co-operative with the control means suitable to detect and recognize at least one user whose at least one hand is to be sanitized. The control means further comprises means for storing data 10 related to at least one sanitisation for the at least one user. Also claimed is a method of hand sanitisation, and a software product recorded on machine-readable data storage media, wherein said software product is executable upon computing hardware for implementing the method.
Patent GB-2532528-A (GB)
Title: Product sales forcasting system, method and non-transitory computer readable storage medium thereof
Inventor: TSUN KU
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: A product sales forecasting system 100 and a product sales forecasting method are provided herein. A relevant product database 110 stores products and relevant products corresponding to the products. The database is queried by a query module 120 for a first relevant product corresponding to a first product. A searching module 130 searches for trading record data and comment data corresponding to the first relevant product in an e-commerce platform 160. A forecasting module 140 generates a forecasted consumer volume corresponding to the first product according to the trading record and comment data obtained from the first relevant product. A forecasted sales volume corresponding to the forecasted consumer volume is also generated for the first product. The first product may be an accessory for the first relevant product. The method therefore proposes to forecast sales of a first product (or accessory) based at least partially upon the popularity of a relevant product. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium may be provided for executing the product sales forecasting method.
Patent GB-2537595-A (GB)
Title: Data rate adaptation in a wireless transmitter
Inventor: RICHARD TURNER
IPC: H04W28/02
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: The present application relates to methods for adapting a data rate used to generate data packets for transmission by a wireless transmitter (12) operating in a wireless network. A transmitter (12) monitors the number of data packets that cannot be transmitted in a given time period, and adjusts the data rate used for generation of data packets for transmission in accordance with the number of packets that remain un­transmitted at the end of the given time period. In another method, the transmitter (12) uses information associated with or derived from acknowledgements received from a receiving device to determine whether an adjustment to the packet transmission data rate is required. In a further method, the transmitter (12) monitors a packet error rate (PER) for transmitted packets and determines a maximum packet error rate that can be supported by the wireless network without instability, and a maximum data rate for generating data packets for transmission by the transmitter (12). The disclosed methods permit the transmitter (12) to adapt rapidly to changing conditions within a wireless network environment (10) and reduce the risk of bandwidth pinching and high latency arising from changes in the wireless network environment (10).
Patent GB-2539174-A (GB)
Title: Bioreactor system for stem cell expansion
Inventor: STEPHEN S NAVRAN
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: A bioreactor system for stem cell expansion has a fluid-filled reactor chamber in which stem cells are cultured. The culture compartment of the reactor chamber is transversed by a perfusion core with multiple niche-like scaffolds positioned along the length of the perfusion core. The bioreactor system also uses a media gas exchange module that is free standing and does not require its inclusion in a CO2 incubator.
Patent GB-2539673-A (GB)
Title: Resistance strength training apparatus
Inventor: MILAN NEMANJA BACANOVIC
IPC: A63B21/22
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: A resistance training apparatus 10 comprises: a manual actuator 42 that drives rotation of a wheel 14 relative to a static structure 24; one of the wheel 14 or static structure 24 includes one or more permanent magnets 26 and the other a conductive material that generate electromagnetic induction to resist rotation of the wheel 14 relative to the static structure 24; wherein an adjustment mechanism selectively alters the resistance caused by the magnets 26. Preferably there are a plurality of angularly spaced magnets 26 and the adjustment means adjusts the relative position of the magnets 26 and conductive material to alter the resistance; preferably the adjustment means adjusts the amount of overlap between the magnets 26 and the conductive material.
Patent GB-2540390-A (GB)
Title: Processing optical coherency tomography scans
Inventor: JONATHAN DENIS HOLMES
IPC: A61B5/02
Filed: 2015-07-15
Abstract: Processing optical coherence tomography scans through a subject's skin comprises: receiving at least one OCT scan through the subject's skin 7, each scan representing an OCT signal in a slice through the subject's skin; processing each OCT scan so as to determine a set of parameters comprising at least a measure of the atrophy of the vascular structure in the epidermis; in which the processing produces a measurement of skin condition dependent upon each of the set of parameters, and outputting the measurement of skin condition. In another aspect an OCT image processing apparatus comprises a processor 2, a display and storage 3 coupled to the processor wherein the storage carries out the process described above. The measure of atrophy may comprise the determination of position, numerical density or volume density of blood vessels. The parameters may include skin reflectivity, skin structure as a function of depth, skin roughness or skin tone.
Patent GB-2533994-A (GB)
Title: Power stage with switched mode amplifier and linear amplifier
Inventor: ERIC KING
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2015-10-15
Abstract: An efficient audio amplifier comprises a switched mode section 51-60 and a DAC section 70A-70D, the outputs of each section supplying current in parallel to common differential output nodes. The DAC section may be active when the amplified signal has a low amplitude and the switched mode amplifier may be active when the amplified signal has a higher amplitude. The DAC section may be operated with a duty cycle that decreases when the signal amplitude increases above a threshold (figure 31). Alternatively, the DAC section may output a current corresponding to the least significant bits of an input signal and the switched mode section may output a current corresponding to the more significant bits of the input signal.  The switched mode section may change between buck, buck-boost, and boost configurations as the amplitude of the output signal changes during an output cycle.